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Cabinet
Cabinet approves Strengthening of teaching, patient / clinical care and public health programme implementation - Shifting of more experienced doctors belonging to Central Government and Central government entities to teaching / clinical /Public Health Programme implementation activities
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Strengthening of teaching, patient / clinical care and public health programme implementation - Shifting of more experienced doctors belonging to Central Government and Central government entities to teaching/ clinical / Public Health Programme implementation activities.
The approval seeks to ensure that the doctors belonging to Central Health Service  and of other Ministries / Departments / entities of the Central Government, after attaining the age of 62 years, work exclusively in their respective fields of clinical expertise. This would be done by amending the decision of the Union Cabinet taken in its meeting held on 15.06.2016 for removal of difficulties experienced in effective implementation of this decision.
Major Impact:
This will result in capacity building and leadership development of more Central Government doctors besides availability of more experienced doctors for medical education, clinical / patient care services and for implementation of national health programmes.
Beneficiaries:
The decision will make available more experienced doctors for patient / clinical care, medical teaching activities and implementation of National Health Programmes etc., which is likely to benefit society at large.
The benefits of this proposal will percolate down the line throughout the country.
Background:
In order to tackle the problem of shortage of doctors, low joining and high attrition rate in Central Health Service, Union Cabinet in its meeting held on 15.06.2016, approved increase in age of superannuation of doctors of the Central Health Service to 65 years. Subsequently, in its meeting held on 27.09.2017, the Union Cabinet increased age of superannuation of doctors working in various other Ministries/Departments including those of Indian Railways, AYUSH, Central Universities and NTs, etc. to 65 years. It is, however, felt that there is a need to make available the services of senior doctors above the age of 62 years for core medical profession, such as, clinical / patient care/ teaching in medical colleges / implementation of health programmes, Public Health programmes & functions, etc.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Transfer of 10 In-orbit Communication Satellites from Government of India to M/s. New Space India Ltd.
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the transfer of 10 in-orbit communication satellites from Government of India  to M/s.NewSpace India Ltd. , a wholly owned Public Sector Enterprise of GOI under the administrative control of the Department of Space.
The Union Cabinet has also approved increasing the authorized share capital of NSIL from Rs.1000 crore to Rs.7500 crore.
Transfer of these assets to NSIL will further provide the desired financial autonomy to the company to realize capital intensive programmes/ projects and thereby offering huge employment potential and technology spin-off to other sectors of the economy. This approval is expected to trigger domestic economic activity in space sector and increase India's share in the global space market.
The Space Sector reforms mandated NSIL to undertake end-to-end commercial space activities and function as a full-fledged satellite operator. NSIL functioning as a single-window operator will also facilitate the ease of doing business in space sector. NSIL Board will now be empowered to price the transponders as per the market dynamics and global trends in the Satellite Communication sector. NSIL is also authorized to offer and allocate capacity as per its internal policies and guidelines.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to launch a global initiative ‘LiFE Movement’ on 5th June
Launch to initiate ‘LiFE Global Call for Papers’ inviting ideas for adoption of environment conscious lifestyle
The idea of LiFE was introduced by PM during COP26 in Glasgow
It focuses on 'mindful and deliberate utilisation' instead of 'mindless and destructive consumption'
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will launch a global initiative ‘Lifestyle for the Environment  Movement’ on 5th June 2022 at 6 PM via video conferencing. The launch will initiate ‘LiFE Global Call for Papers’ inviting ideas and suggestions from academics, universities & research institutions etc to influence and persuade individuals, communities and organisations across the world to adopt an environment conscious lifestyle. Prime Minister will also deliver keynote address during the programme.
The programme will also witness participation of Mr. Bill Gates, Co-Chairman Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Lord Nicholas Stern, Climate Economist; Prof. Cass Sunstein, Author of Nudge Theory; Mr. Aniruddha Dasgupta, CEO and President World Resources Institute; Ms. Inger Andersen, UNEP Global Head; Mr. Achim Steiner, UNDP Global Head and Mr. David Malpass, World Bank President, among others.
The idea of LiFE was introduced by the Prime Minister during the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties  in Glasgow last year. The idea promotes an environment conscious lifestyle that focuses on 'mindful and deliberate utilisation' instead of 'mindless and destructive consumption'.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to those martyred in Jallianwala Bagh on this day in 1919
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to those martyred in Jallianwala Bagh on this day in 1919. Shri Modi has also shared his last year's speech at the inauguration of the renovated complex of Jallianwala Bagh Smarak.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Tributes to those martyred in Jallianwala Bagh on this day in 1919. Their unparalleled courage and sacrifice will keep motivating the coming generations. Sharing my speech at the inauguration of the renovated complex of Jallianwala Bagh Smarak last year. https://t.co/zjqdqoD0q2"
NITI Aayog
Atal Innovation Mission commences Call for Application for setting up Incubation Centres
Atal Innovation Mission , NITI Aayog today launched Call for Applications for its two leading programs Atal Incubation Centre  and Atal Community Innovation Centre . The call for applications is a step to expand the current ecosystem of incubators and to provide them with access to global benchmarks and best practices.
Both the programs envision to create and support the innovation ecosystem in the country by establishing world-class institutions which shall help budding entrepreneurs of the country.
AIC is an initiative of the AIM, NITI Aayog to foster innovation and entrepreneurial spirit while creating a supportive ecosystem for start-ups and entrepreneurs in India. Each AIC is supported with a grant of up to INR 10 crores over a period of 5 years. Since 2016, AIM has established 68 Atal Incubation Centres across 18 states and 3 UTs which have supported more than 2700 startups.
ACIC is envisaged to serve the unserved/underserved areas of the country with respect to the start-up and innovation ecosystem. Each ACIC is supported with a grant of up to INR 2.5 crores over a period of 5 years. AIM has established 14 Atal Community Innovation Centres across the country.
These AICs and ACICs will play a pivotal role in enriching the start-up and entrepreneurship ecosystem of India and echo the anthem of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
While launching the call for applications, CEO NITI Aayog Mr. Parameswaran Iyer said “Innovation is an unparalleled driving force for development and the drive for innovation has to be coupled with social entrepreneurship”. He also reasserted the Hon. Prime Minister's vision of tackling the country's challenges by innovating for India and Innovating from India.
Mission Director AIM, NITI Aayog Dr. Chintan Vaishnav in his speech said “Becoming a 5 trillion economy as a nation will require a lot of impetus and support from the startup ecosystem and we at Atal Innovation Mission are committed to that vision. Today we see much more focused and inclusive incubation initiatives which will provide access to all sectors of the economy”.
AIC applicants can apply here https://aimapp2.aim.gov.in/aic2022/
ACIC applicants can apply here https://acic.aim.gov.in/acic-application/
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Ministry of Women & Child Development receives the ‘Best Performing Social Sector Ministry’ SKOCH Award for its Achievements and Initiatives
Lauding the achievements of the Ministry of Women and Child Development in delivering the promises made and for its significant achievements and initiatives from the last 4 years, SKOCH has conferred the ‘Best performing Social Sector Ministry’ award on the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Minister for Women and Child Development Smt.Maneka Sanjay Gandhi has received the award on behalf of the Ministry in an event held in New Delhi today.
Outlining the achievements and initiatives of the Ministry, Smt.Maneka Sanjay Gandhi has said that under the leadership of the Prime Minister, flagship schemes like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao has achieved huge success within a very short period of time. Under this scheme, efforts were made at National, regional and local level which led to behaviour change which is reflecting in the improved sex ration at birth.
The Minister further shared the details on the achievements of the Ministry including 6 months maternity leave, Sexual Harassment at Work Place Act, SHe-box, One stop centres, Universal Women help line , 33 per cent reservation in police. The Minister also mentioned that a special division has been set up recently by Ministry of Home Affairs for women related issues, on the request of WCD Ministry. Stressing that forensic analysis plays a critical role in nabbing the culprits in sexual assault cases, the Minister has said that earlier this month, foundation of Sakhi Suraksha Advanced DNA Forensic Laboratory was laid in Chandigarh and added that 5 more advanced forensic labs would come up in Guwahati, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune and Bhopal. The Minister also said that special forensic kits for rape cases will be provided to all police stations and hospitals.The funds for these kits will be provided from Nirbhaya Fund.
Speaking during the event, Sh. Rakesh Srivastava, Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development thanked the skoch group for the award and listed out various initiatives of the Ministry.
Ministry of Finance
Extension of Time for Intimation of Aadhaar and Certain Other Time Limits
In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, certain time limits specified under the various tax and Benami laws have been extended by the Taxation and Other Laws  Act, 2020 and subsequent notifications issued under this Act.
The extended last date for intimating Aadhaar number under the Income-tax Act, 1961  for the purposes of linking Aadhaar with PAN is 31st March, 2021. Representations have been received from taxpayers that the last date for intimating the Aadhaar number may further be extended in the wake of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. Keeping in view the difficulties faced by the taxpayers, the Central Government has issued notification today extending the last date for the intimation of Aadhaar number and linking thereof with PAN to 30th June, 2021.
The said notification also extended time-limits for issue of notice under section 148 of the Act, passing of consequential order for direction issued by the Dispute Resolution Panel  and processing of equalisation levy statements to 30th April, 2021.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 238
India’s Cumulative Vaccination Coverage achieves nearly 73 Cr landmark milestone
More than 56 lakh Vaccine Doses administered today till 7 pm
In a landmark achievement, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has achievednearly 73 Crore today. More than 56 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,63,307
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2nd Dose
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85,69,252
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,35,380
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2nd Dose
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1,39,05,881
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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29,29,64,853
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2nd Dose
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4,10,29,755
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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14,19,67,823
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2nd Dose
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6,16,31,140
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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9,22,48,611
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2nd Dose
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4,87,34,722
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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55,58,79,974
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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17,38,70,750
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Total
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72,97,50,724
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 10th September, 2021 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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507
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2nd Dose
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11,508
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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306
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2nd Dose
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36,992
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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28,12,416
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2nd Dose
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10,61,548
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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7,00,674
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2nd Dose
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4,89,226
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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3,22,251
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2nd Dose
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2,56,124
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1st Dose Administered in Total
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38,36,154
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2nd Dose Administered in Total
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18,55,398
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Total
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56,91,552
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition of a minority stake in Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited  by Flipkart Investments Private Limited 
The Competition Commission of India  approves acquisition of a minority stake in Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited  by Flipkart Investments Private Limited .
FIPL is a newly incorporated company and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Flipkart Private Limited . FPL belongs to the Walmart Group, which comprises Walmart Inc.  and its affiliates. The Walmart Group undertakes various business activities in India, such as wholesale trading of products, providing e-commerce marketplace services and digital payments services.
ABFRL is a public limited company incorporated in India and is part of the Aditya Birla conglomerate. ABFRL  is engaged in the business of manufacturing and retailing branded apparels, footwear and accessories, through its retail stores, multi-brand outlets, departmental stores, online retail platforms and e-commerce marketplaces, across India.
The proposed combination relates to acquisition by FIPL of a minority shareholding of 7.8%, on a fully diluted basis in ABFRL, by way of subscription equity shares.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Ministry of Finance
Clarification on Notification No. 26/2020-Cus dated 02.06.2020 regarding Basic Customs Duty on imports of Lentils 
Notification No. 26/2020-Cus dated 02.06.2020 has been issued changing the Basic Customs Duty  rate on Lentils  w.e.f 2nd June, 2020. Certain clarifications have been sought on the period of applicability of the changes.
It is clarified that as per the above notification, the basic customs duty on imports of Lentils  has been reduced as below: -
Table
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Description
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From
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To
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Lentils  [HS 0713 40 00] imported from any country other than USA
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30%
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10%
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Lentils  [HS 071340 00] originating in or exported from USA
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50%
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30%
The reduced customs duty rate shall apply during the period from 2nd June 2020 to 31st August 2020.With effect from 1st September 2020, the rate as indicated in column  of the Table above shall apply.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Union Minister Shri Parshottam Rupala Launches “Report Fish Disease” App
App will be a central platform for connecting and will integrate fish farmers, field-level officers and fish health experts seamlessly
Farmers using this App will be able to connect directly to district fisheries officers and scientists
Department of Fisheries has allocated ₹33.78 crore for a period of three years for implementation of second phase of NSPAAD under PMMSY scheme
Shri Parshottam Rupala, Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India launched an android-based mobile app as “Report Fish Disease” here today in presence of Dr. L. Murugan, Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri J.N. Swain, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, MoFAH&D, Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Officer on Special Duty, MoFAH&D and Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Secretary, DARE & DG, ICAR, New Delhi. Contributing to the vision of “Digital India”, the ‘Report Fish Disease’ has been developed by ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources , Lucknow and launched today under the National Surveillance Programme for Aquatic Animal Diseases.
Background:
The Department of Fisheries has allocated ₹33.78 crore for a period of three years for the implementation of the second phase of the NSPAAD under the PMMSY scheme. With the launch of this App, NSPAAD was able to meet the national and international obligations through transparent reporting. The app will be a central platform for connecting and will integrate fish farmers, field-level officers and fish health experts seamlessly. The disease problem faced by the farmers which used to go unnoticed or not reported earlier, will reach to the experts and the problem will be addressed in efficient manner within a short period of time.
Benefits:
The farmers using this app will be able to connect directly to district fisheries officers and scientists. The Farmers and stakeholders can make self-reporting of diseases of finfish, shrimps and molluscs on their farms through this app for which scientific technical assistance will be provided through the same App by our scientists/ Experts to the farmers. Early warning system and scientific advice being provided to the farmers will be helping the farmers to reduce their losses due to diseases and will further strengthen the disease reporting by fish farmers in the country.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
National Urban Livelihoods Mission , Conferred The Prestigious SKOCH Governance Gold Award
Deendayan Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission , a flagship mission under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has been conferred the prestigious SKOCH Governance Gold Award for its Portal for Affordable Credit and Interest Subvention Access in a function held at the Constitution Club of India, here today.
Launched in November 2018,PAiSAis a centralized IT platform which simplifies and streamlines release of interest subvention under the Mission. It offers end to end online solution for processing, payment, monitoring and tracking of interest subvention claims from banks on a monthly basis. Claims for subvention are uploaded by banks through their CBS  in respect of the beneficiaries of the Self Employment Programme, which are verified and approved by the ULB and State concerned. The approved claim amount gets credited directly to the beneficiary’s loan account through DBT mode.SMS is also sent to the beneficiary’s mobile number intimating the credit of subvention amount. The portal has beendesigned and developed through the Allahabad Bank. As of now, 28 States/UTs and 74 Banks including 21 Public Sector, 18 Private and 35 Regional Rural Banks have been on boarded on the portal. Till now approximately 1.50 lakh beneficiaries have been paid Rs. 27 Cr  as interest subvention through PAiSA.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Union Minister Dr.Jitendra Singh reviews AmarnathYatra- 2022 arrangements with District Administration at Ramban in J&K
Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; Minister of State  Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today reviewed the AmarnathYatra preparation and arrangements with District Administration Ramban.
During the review meeting, Dr.Jitendra Singh emphasized that a dash board must be prepared for the Yatris for the real-time information related to weather forecasts, highway updates, number of Yatris arriving, traffic updates etc.
The Minister also stressed upon the district administration that social media should be used for updating Yatris with reliable related information by creating separate handles exclusively for this year’s AmarnathYatra, tagging important handles.
During the meeting, Dr.Jitendra Singh said that the latest technology like RFIDs which have been made compulsory in this year’s AmarnathYatra will help in the real-time monitoring of Yatris by tracking them enroute to the cave.
Dr.Jitendra Singh also inquired about the status of the report of the unfortunate incident of tunnel collapse in district Ramban, to which the Minister was informed that the ex-gratia of Rs. 20 lakh has been paid to the deceased with 2 lakhs paid as additional amount.
During the meeting, the Minister was informed by Deputy Commissioner, Ramban that 33 ‘Langars' from Nashri to Lamber  for the Yatris have been constructed with a carrying capacity of 30,000. The Minister was also informed that a Yatri Niwas will be completed before the commencement of Yatra consisting of 13 lodgement centers with a total capacity of 8000 with 3000 available beds and 961 toilets/baths for the Yatris.
The security related arrangements are also put in place for this year’s AmarnathYatra with installation of CCTVs, deployment of CRPF, ITBP at important locations, PCR Control Rooms, the Minister was informed by SSP Ramban, Mohita Sharma.
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Ministry of Railways
In last 10 days, Indian Railways operates total 432 special train services from Maharashtra and 1166 special train services from Delhi area
Presently, Indian Railways is running total 1512 specials train services on an average per day
Total 5387 suburban train services and 981 passenger train services are also operational
Indian Railways is running special train services all across the country for the convenience of passengers. These services include Mail/Express Trains, Passenger Trains and Suburban Trains. Apart from regular train services, additional trains are being run during April-May 2021 as summer special trains.
As on 20.04.2021, Indian Railways is running total 1512 special train services on an average per day. Total 5387 suburban train services and 981 passenger train services are also operational.
As on 21.04.2021, Indian Railways is operating 53 special train services from Northern Railway, 41 special train services from Central Railway and 5 special train services from Western Railway daily to the various destinations across the country.
In the period from 12.04.2021 to 21.04.2021, Indian Railways operated total 432 special train services from Central and Western Railways and 1166 special train services from Northern Railway.
Indian Railways will continue to run special trains as per the demand on routes. Indian Railways shall make all efforts to ensure that passengers may travel comfortably without any inconvenience. Indian Railways is fully prepared to operate trains at short notices on any particular route.
In view of the Covid, Indian Railways is making all out efforts to raise awareness of railway passengers and general public with regard to Covid guidelines and protocols.